"We found inconsistencies in their statements. Both Venus and her mother said she was born in Doha, Qatar, while yung na-submit nilang legal documents say she was born in the Philippines," pahayag ni Ms. Marcial.

When the cameras stop rolling, Megastar Sharon Cuneta heads home to Wack-Wack, where she becomes just like any other wife and mother that tends to her family's needs. YES! magazine captures the Megastar at home this April, as Sharon opens the doors to her Wack-Wack home for the first time ever.

The Wack-Wack residence has a warm and cozy feel. The living rooms showcase souvenirs from Sharon's travels and various paintings by esteemed artists like Juan Luna and Mauro "Malang" Santos. Photos of daughters Frankie, Miel, and KC are also prominently displayed in the living room. As Sharon tells YES!, "You know, my smiles that are really from my heart of hearts, they're the ones reserved for my kids, 'cause they're the only ones that can bring them out."

Her smile gets even brighter at the mention of the latest addition to her family�her adopted three-month-old son Miguel. Sharon shares, "After my three girls, parang I was thinking how nice it would be to adopt a boy."

When the opportunity finally presented itself, Sharon just knew in her heart that Miguel was meant for her. But first, she had Frankie and Miel to worry about. "Kinausap namin, because that was one of the concerns, parang baka magselos," she says. "But you know what, oddly enough, I think it will balance out the rivalry between the two. Because there's rivalry whether they admit it or not, e, di ba? Actually that's what happened. Miguel balanced it out."

A self-confessed homebody, Sharon also talks about cooking with her kids and teaching them her specialties, as YES! features her home in more than 70 photos.

A 10th Anniversary Special, the April issue also features the red carpet photos of the star-studded YES! 10th Anniversary Party.

YES! Magazine April 2010 issue is available in newsstands, bookstores, and supermarkets nationwide.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

If the two giant networks ABS-CBN and GMA-7 are widely known as Kapuso and Kapamilya, TV5, the Novaliches-based station positioned itself under the brand ID "Kapatid."

The Kapatid Network has officially launched its claim as the third wheel in local TV landscape in a very explosive and extravagant trade launch was staged last March 25, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.

Here is TV5�s current roster of programs presented during the trade launch:

The News and Information set-up has also gone stronger with new shows and new faces on board. Among them are Cheryl Cosim, Erwin Tulfo, Shawn Yao, Chris Tiu, Ariel and Maverick and head for News and Information Luchi Cruz-Valdez. They now join familiar TV5 faces that include Paolo Bediones, Martin Andanar, Cheri Mercado, Jove Francisco, Lourd de Veyra, and others. Some of the new "News and Information" shows are:

Ako Mismo - hosted by Chris Tiu which will tell some of the inspiring stories of modern Filipino icons.

USI (Under Special Investigation) - anchored by Paolo Bediones, this new current affairs program which airs every Sunday at 5 p.m. , takes an in-depth look into controversial personalities and the latest hot-button political issues.

Tutok Tulfo - investigative program by Erwin Tulfo.

Timbangan - another public affairs program.

Dokumentado, Lupet - a new documentary program.

In just a matter of months and weeks, the Kapatid Network was able to convince stars like Maricel Soriano, Paolo Bediones, Ruffa Gutierrez, JC de Vera, John Prats, Rainier Castillo, and Comedy King Dolphy to sign up with them. The new recruits will complement the station's previous batch of stars led by Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, Lucy Torres-Gomez, and Ryan Agoncillo.

TV5 has now the advantages in financial resources. The third placer network has now the capability of producing more shows and improve its content.

In the Ad Congress, Mr. Manny Pangilinan, the network's Chairman, laid out the following plans and goals for TV5:

* Use high-def production equipment, tapeless digital system, and improve their transmission through more powerful transmitters nationwide.

* Beef up their news department five times bigger than it is now, and not only come out with new shows.

* Develop their own talents.

* Put up their own film division and produce more movies than the combined output of the two leading networks now.

TV5 is now powered by MediaQuest, the investee company of PLDT's Beneficial Trust Fund that first launched mobile TV in the country with MyTV, as well as PLDT's Watchpad and Smart's Sandbox. It also owns Cignal, the first digital direct to home satellite service with high definition nationwide.

The TV5 team is now headed by President-CEO Ray Espinosa and EVP and COO Roberto V. Barreiro.

Will this new leadership beat ABS-CBN 2 and GMA-7 from the top slot they both claim or continue to settle for the third spot where TV5 is now?

The liberated working women in 80's film "Working Girls" will given a new touch by Viva Films with the title "Working Girls 2010" and it will starred by Ruffa Gutierrez, Iza Calzado, Cristine Reyes, Jennylyn Mercado and Eugene Domingo.

Also in the cast are Eula Valdez, Bianca King, Mylene Dizon, Cherie Gil, GMA Films Executive Joey Abacan, and few of the original cast such as Carmi Martin, Rio Locsin, Maria Isabel Lopez and Ms. Gina Pare�o.

Nickelodeon's Annual Kids' Choice Awards 2010 were held on March 27 at the Nell and John Wooden Court of Pauley Pavilion, on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. The show was hosted by Kevin James (The King of Queens, Everybody Loves Raymond).

Glee picks up as New Directions is fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals and feeling on top of the world. With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for Regionals � incuding a memorable rendition of The Beatles� "Hello, Goodbye." But when Rachel (Lea Michele) and Finn�s (Cory Monteith) budding romance hits a bump in the road after she becomes involved with a competitor Jesse St. James (guest star Jonathan Groff), it threatens to derail the entire club. Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) pays a visit to Shelby Corcoran (guest star Idina Menzel), coach of Vocal Adrenaline, to confirm Jesse�s motives. Meanwhile, Will is newly single, but is he ready to take his relationship with Emma (Jayma Mays) to the next level? And to top it all off, Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) returns from her condo in Boca with a renewed focus on destroying Will and disbanding the glee club.

The U.S. live TV show Attack Of The Show (AOTS) on its March 22 episode featured "BM" or "Big Mouth," a contestant in Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) on its "Around The Net" segment.

AOTS is a show that features and reviews new technological items, parodies, pop culture, general daily news, and gives exclusive previews of upcoming and highly anticipated video games, movies and digital media.

"Around The Net" is AOTS's segment featuring their top 5 online videos with unique or bizzare idiosyncracies.

"BM" got the number 4 slot on the top 5. Hosts Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn were blown away by the talent of the PGT contestant. Kevin even wanted the AOTS staff to do a follow up on "her...him...it's a shim..."

Watch below the March 22 "Around the Net" episode of Attack Of The Show:

For local rock fans and aficionados, all roads lead to West Ave in Q.C this April 16 as three of the biggest rock groups in the land showcase their stuff in a concert dubbed as Rock Overload. Bamboo, Parokya Ni Edgar and Kamikazee will come together that Friday night at Metrobar (#47 West Ave. Q.C.) for this summer's super rock affair, with each rock sensation a heavyweight in its own right.

Produced by Vivre Fort Entertainment Inc., Rock Overload delivers the music and stage charisma of three popular bands with certified hits and a combined catalogue of more than a dozen chart-topping albums. This is the first time this kind of exciting mix is being stirred for one big night of live rocking music.

Musically the most complex among the three, Bamboo is counted as last decade's flagship band in the same vein as Eraserheads led the 90s alternative movement. Its main man Bamboo Manalac was a big loss when he moved out of Rivermaya back in the 90s, but his return into the music scene in 2004 proved to be major event and resulted to the rise of one of today's more influential local acts. With hits such as Noypi, Masaya, Hallelujah, Kailan, and their competent version of the Buklod original Tatsulok, the four-piece band already earned the reputation as a supergroup, with sidemen Nathan Azarcon, Vic Mercado, and Ira Cruz all experienced musicians who have tasted fame prior to playing for Bamboo.

The enduring Parokya Ni Edgar led by the talented Chito Miranda has survived two decades of competition and ever-changing musical landscape, making them a 90s holdover that maintained its audience appeal. One of their recent albums is called Matira Matibay which they have indeed proved with a steady line-up of personnel since day one. Their hits is now a songbook for music fans, with the list including their breakthorugh single Buloy and now classics Harana, Inuman Na, Halaga, Maniwala Ka Sana, Silvertoes, Picha Pie, and Mr. Sauve.

Parokya's so-called brother band Kamikazee has captured the hearts of all ages with its signature piece Narda, no doubt one of last decade's biggest OPM hits. The hugely popular record recently gained heavy TV airplay after it was picked by the latest teleserye version of Darna starring Kapuso star Marian Rivera. Band frontman Jay Contreras is credited for being a highy entertaining stage act which has made the group extra likable among fans.

Rock Overload is presented in cooperation with Metrobar, Uno One Productions, and NU 107. Major sponsors include Odyssey Music and Video, O Music Video, Odyssey Digital Club, and Odyssey Live. Ticket price is P1,000, available at Ticketnet, Ticketworld, Metrobar, Punchline, Laffline and Odyssey Music and Video outlets. For inquires call 641-7239, 668-9535, and 775-4600 or email info@vivrefort.com. Show starts at 9 p.m.

Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ordered another suspension for ABS-CBN morning talent-search show 'Showtime'. But this time, hinde lang 20-days ang suspension kundi 1-month na. And this is still all because of the Rosanna Roces incident last January of this year (Click here to read related article).

"Having been nominated with some of the finest performers in the Asian region is already a big honor for me. In the past years, I was not as active in the movies as I had been in the previous decades. This recognition must also be your appreciation of my lifework in the field of cinema. It is with great enthusiasm that I�m receiving this award in the hope that this could bring further world attention to Philippine cinema. Moreover, I am happy that this award could bring a lot of joy to the movie lovers all over the world who voted for me, especially to my fans who believe in my talent and love me unconditionally. I couldn�t thank them enough for standing by me through all these years."

During the Kapamilya trade event last Sunday night in Boracay, it was announced na ang bagong Kapamilya actress na si Gretchen Barretto will have her first TV assignment via "Magkaribal" opposite Derek Ramsay and Bea Alonzo.

"We are appalled by the behavior of some people who have irresponsibly posted over the internet a photo of our artist, Ms. Anne Curtis Smith, taken during the taping of one of her production numbers for ASAP XV. What happened during the taping was an unfortunate accident. Nothing was done intentionally. Anne was merely doing her best to deliver a solid performance as an artist.

"It is disheartening to discover though that certain people have taken advantage of the situation, maliciously uploading the photos over the internet. Worse, participating in the proliferation of the same over the net.

"Obviously, some unscrupulous individuals have capitalized on this misfortune and consequently exploited our artist whose only fault was to do her job well. "We appeal to these individuals, please have a little respect and decency to stop posting the photos and distributing the same. Think of your sister, your mother, your wife, and your daughter. Have a heart."

Good news to all Angel Locsin fans out there. ABS-CBN is about to start taping a new fantaserye primetime show para kay Angel which will pair her for the first time with blockbuster king John Lloyd Cruz.

ABS-CBN Global Ltd. is the leader in providing quality news, entertainment, and other products and services for Filipinos and non-Filipinos worldwide. Its flagship product, The Filipino Channel (TFC) is the leading all-Filipino network available in cable, direct-to-home satellite, internet protocol TV, on-line audio-video streaming and mobile. Through its International Sales and Distribution division, it has also penetrated foreign markets and has become the premier source of top quality content from the Philippines. The company, through its various international subsidiaries in the US, Canada, Middle East, Europe, Australia and Japan/Asia-Pacific also has business interests in telecommunications, retail, money remittance, cargo forwarding and social networking. ABS-CBN Global Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Philippines' largest content provider, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Catch the highly-anticipated 2010 Summer Station ID of ABS-CBN titled, "Summer ang Simula", which concept is anchored on the idea of summer as the perfect time to enjoy and at the same time to gear up for change.

Your weekdays summer morning will never be the same as GMA 7's Unang Hirit (UH) ushers in summer 2010 this March.

UH kicks off the season with the launch of a new opening video, capturing a sense of summer fun, environmental awareness and public service. The new OBB is set to the musical arrangement of Jimmy Antiporda and sung by Marc Bautista and Lougee.

Watch also for the spanking new summer set. Feel the spirit of the tropics as UH unveils its Caribbean-inspired set � complete with gazebos, gardens and an actual wading pool.

And as the temperature rises, UH keeps up with the heat with its hard-hitting news reports and exciting line up of features on food, fashion, trends, gadgets and hobbies to while away the lazy summer days.

Watch out as �Unang Hirit� continues its groundbreaking and much talked about LIVE forum with presidential and vice-presidential candidates in UH Hiritan 2010. To start the summer season � UH Hiritan 2010 puts former president Joseph Estrada and his running mate, Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay in the hot seat on March 22, as they answer the tough questions from the respected panel members and actual queries from the live audience and televiewers.

UH is also bringing viewers to places to keep cool this scorching summer! So get that travel gear ready as UH goes from Thunderbird Resort in La Union and Plantation Bay in Cebu, to Villa Escudero in Quezon and the undiscovered beaches of Camarines Sur.

Everyone�s summer barkada also keeps the spirit of Serbisyong Totoo alive as they double the public service efforts this vacation season with UH Operation Tuli and UH Mobile NBI/SSS/BIR Renewal.

And because vacation time also means more time for sports � �Unang Hirit� is mounting a UH Basketaball Clinic!

This summer, everyone�s morning barkada also gets bigger and bigger!

Catch the public service duo of Pia Arcangel and Connie Sison as they deliver genuine �Serbisyong Totoo.�

Also officially joining the UH team is the indefatigable Susan Enriquez, the �kakampi ng mga mamimili� checking out every movement in consumer prices, and Dr. Ferds Recio, taking care of treasured pets.

Injecting fresh energy to the show is basketball hotshot Jai Reyes as everyone�s sports buddy, the beautiful Monica Verallo, as the lovely travel and gimik companion, and the equally stunning Luanne Dy, as the tsika-mate in the world of showbiz!

UH also intensifies its delivery of the latest breaking news and information with Unang Balita�s unbeatable morning news team. Expect more groundbreaking interviews with the biggest personalities from �Igan sa Balitaan� Arnold Clavio, while Rhea Santos dishes out special reports on the biggest and most controversial issues of the day.

Enjoy summer the right way � with the official summer barkada �Unang Hirit� weekdays, 5:15 to 9 in the morning, only on GMA-7.